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Emporia attorney Stuart Symmonds was appointed as Council Grove City Attorney by Mayor Ryan McDonald on Tuesday night. The council will discuss the appointment at the next council meeting.

CG Council approves no-confidence resolution in mayor, new attorney appointed

The Council Grove City Council approved a nonbinding resolution of no confidence in Mayor Ryan G. McDonald during Tuesday night’s regular meeting, following disagreement over the process for appointing a new city attorney.

Washunga 2026 button

Shawna Davis (left) and Nicole Shepard teamed up to win the first Washunga 2026 button. The second button was located by Hailey Crippen (left in photo #2) and Truu Davis.

Adam Koci of Emporia holds “Prairie Stroll,” one of seven stained glass pieces now on display in the Council Grove Republican windows through Street Gallery KS, a division of the Bowers Center.

Stained glass finds new light in Council Grove

A timely opportunity helped keep Adam Koci of Emporia working in stained glass.

SENIOR SALUTE

Paul Queen

Buttrey named as the Spring All-Flint Hills Male Athlete of Year

The Manhattan Mercury has named Council Grove junior Reid Buttrey as the Spring All-Flint Hills Male Athlete of the Year.

Fishing derby expands into outdoor experience

What began as a Washunga Days fishing derby has grown into a hands-on outdoor experience designed to introduce youth and families to fishing, wildlife and other outdoor activities.

News

Strong City sculpture now at home at FH Discovery Center

The Flint Hills Discovery Center has introduced Vigilance, a new large-scale public sculpture by Kansas artist Alan Tollakson, now installed outside the Center’s main entrance in Manhattan.

Farmers State Bank brings online banking to Dwight

After nearly two years of planning and preparation, Farmers State Bank in Dwight has launched online banking, giving customers a new way to manage their accounts while preserving the personal servi

Tick-borne illnesses increasing in Kansas

(Kansas Reflector) Kansas residents are being reminded to take precautions against ticks as emergency rooms across much of the United States have reported higher- than-usual tick bite-related visit

Obituaries

Jerry Joe Shubert

Jerry Joe Shubert, born in Herington, Kansas on June 21st, 1948, son of Marion and Margaret Shubert, passed away on June 9, 2026.

Frank Meyer

Frank Meyer, formerly of Herington and a resident of Salina since June 2025, passed away on June 13, 2026, at the age of 87.

Michael Eugene Warneke

November 4, 1950-May 8, 2026 Michael Eugene Warneke of Emporia, Kans. went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kans.

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